Acuity (Grades 3-8, Algebra I, English 10)

Posted: Wed, 08/17/2011 - 9:04am Updated: Fri, 02/22/2013 - 2:48pm

Purpose

The purpose of the Acuity assessments is to provide diagnostic measures for grade 3-8 students in English/ Language Arts (E/LA), Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as well as for students in Algebra I. Assessment reports provide standards-aligned performance data, which support an educator's ability to inform instruction at the student, class, school, and corporation level. For grades 3-8, there are three types of assessments available in the online Acuity assessment system: Predictive, Standard Diagnostic, and Curriculum Map-Aligned. For Acuity Algebra I, one type of assessment (Predictive) is available in the Acuity assessment system. Please click HERE for an overview of the Acuity assessments for grades 3-8 and Algebra I.

Diagnostic Blueprints - Curriculum Map-Aligned (CM-A)

CM-A blueprints for 2011-12 will remain the same for 2012-13.

Year Content Area
2011-12 2011-12 CM-A E/LA 2011-12 CM-A Math
2010-11 2010-11 CM-A E/LA 2010-11 CM-A Math

Diagnostic Blueprints - Standard

2011-12 blueprints will remain the same for 2012-13.

2011-12 IDOE Acuity E/LA Blueprint 2011-12 IDOE Acuity Math Blueprint 2011-12 IDOE Acuity Social Studies Diagnostic Blueprint
Science Assessment Guidance 2012-13 IDOE Acuity Science Blueprints

  

Additional Resources

Results

Schools can access the results of Acuity assessments throughout the year, as Acuity assessments in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are administered at different intervals, dependent upon the assessment track (Diagnostic or Predictive). More frequent Acuity assessments can also be administered for diagnostic purposes. For specific results, please contact the student's local school. For more information, please visit the Acuity website.

Contact

Office of Student Assessment
istep@doe.in.gov
Telephone: (317) 232-9050
Toll Free: (888) 544-7837